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saam architecture, LLC

Boston, MA

A progressive approach to the practice of architecture.

Services
20
Offices
4
Projects
8
Leaders
9

Overview

saam architecture is an architectural practice with studios across New England and Texas. It provides comprehensive services in aviation, defense, higher education, K-12, workplace, municipal, and residential sectors, balancing creative design with complex technical, security, and operational standards.

Services

Aviation Facility Architecture

Comprehensive design and renovation services for airport authorities and federal agencies, managing complex airside and terminal support infrastructure.

Defense & Federal Facility Design

Secure, cost-efficient, and resilient design solutions tailored to the strict operational protocols of federal and defense agency clients.

Higher Education Architecture

Flexible and collaborative learning environments designed to support academic excellence and enhance campus life.

K-12 Educational Design

Community-focused and cost-effective educational facilities built around modern teaching principles and student wellness.

Municipal & Civic Architecture

Public sector designs that deliver community-focused, accessible, and historically sensitive civic spaces.

Workplace & Interior Design

Strategic office interior design and graphic integration that promotes brand identity and operational workflow.

Industries

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Project types

Projects

Hanscom Airfield Rescue and Fire Fighting Facility

2019 | Bedford, MA | Massport | Aviation

A new 11,500-square-foot combined rescue, fire fighting, and customs facility shared by the Massport fire department and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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Hanscom Air Force Base, Building 1108

2018 | Bedford, MA | Hanscom AFB | Defense

Modernization of a 77,000-square-foot military facility to provide optimized administrative, classroom, and support spaces.

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New Bedford Regional Airport Terminal

New Bedford, MA | New Bedford Regional Airport | Aviation

A design study exploring renovation, expansion, or replacement options for the terminal, including a new ARFF facility and maintenance building.

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Northeastern University 177 Huntington Avenue, Floors 5 + 6

2023 | Boston, MA | Northeastern University | Education

Full renovation of two floors to accommodate the Khoury College of Computer Science Cybersecurity Group, featuring private offices, lab spaces, and collaborative zones.

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MIT B3 Provost Suite Renovation

2024 | Cambridge, MA | MIT | Education

Transformation of an existing historic office suite into a bright, contemporary lounge for the university community.

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MIT B36 RLE Office Suite Renovation

2023 | Boston, MA | MIT | Education

Renovation of a 3,930-square-foot workspace and relocated sound lab for the Research Lab for Electronics.

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Crocker Elementary School

2025 | Fitchburg, MA | City of Fitchburg and the MSBA | Education

Design of a new two-story, 116,000-square-foot elementary school incorporating biophilic design principles to support academic and emotional student needs.

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Pilgrim High School

2027 | Warwick, RI | Warwick Public Schools | Education

Development of a transparent, 206,000-square-foot high school layout utilizing biophilic and spatial principles to reduce circulation and enhance student visibility.

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Leadership

Diana Nicklaus

President + CEO

FAIA, LEED BD+C, MCPPO

Diana Ostberg

Vice President + COO

AIA, LEED AP, NCARB

Ed Bourget

Senior Principal

AIA, LEED AP, MCPPO

Koos Louw

Senior Principal, Design

SAIA, SACAP

Rudy Caron

Defense Sector Leader

AIA, LEED BD+C, LEED ID+C, NCARB

Kristin Tedford

Principal + Higher Ed Sector Leader

AIA, NCIDQ, NCARB, LEED GA, WELL AP

Katie Kernizan

K-12 Sector Leader + Design/Education Lead

AIA, MCPPO

Roslyn Child

Principal

AIA, NCARB

Alicia Songer

Associate + Director of Sustainability

AIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C, FITWEL AMBASSADOR

Offices

Boston

Headquarters

75 Central Street, Suite 1

Boston, MA 02109

(617) 275-4453

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Providence

72 Chapin Avenue

Providence, RI 02909

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Scarborough

3 Puritan Drive

Scarborough, ME 04074

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Austin

2203 East 5th Street

Austin, TX 78702

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